Sensory Training for Visual Motion Sickness (NCT04420949) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Sensory Training for Visual Motion Sickness
United States10 participantsStarted 2021-03-19
Plain-language summary
This is a preliminary study to determine the reliability and validity of new tests of orientation and balance, as well as to test the effects of a new treatment for visually induced dizziness. Tests involve determining vertical alignment. The treatment is task-based and involves focusing attention on internal body sensations to help improve the sense of upright. Testing is done twice before and twice after treatment, which is provided twice-weekly during a three-week period between testing. The total time participants are involved in the study is approximately six weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 79 Years
Sex
ALL
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Healthy Participants:
Inclusion Criteria: Participants must
* have normal self-reported cognitive function
* speak English fluently
* weigh less than 225 pounds and be less than 6'4"
* be able to support their body weight in an upright posture for 15 minutes at a time
* be able to follow the guidelines regarding permitted and prohibited additional treatments outlined in this protocol
Exclusion Criteria: Participants must not
* be pregnant or planning to become pregnant while in "on study" status
* have best-corrected visual acuity \> 20/70
* have a self-reported, uncompensated, binocular vision abnormality, such as strabismus, amblyopia, or diplopia
* have peripheral neuropathy
* have a self-reported history of frequent syncope (\>1/month)
Participants with Visually-induced Dizziness:
Inclusion Criteria: Participants must
* have self-reported symptoms of visually-induced dizziness
* have normal self-reported cognitive function
* speak English fluently
* weigh less than 225 pounds and be less than 6'4"
* be able to support their body weight in an upright posture for 15 minutes at a time
* be able to follow the guidelines regarding permitted and prohibited additional treatments outlined in this protocol
Exclusion Criteria: Participants must not
* be participating in vestibular and balance rehabilitation therapy and/or be pregnant or planning to become pregnant while in "on study" status
* have best-corrected visual acuity \> 20/70
* have a self-reported, uncompensated,…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.